CDL A Regional Dry Van Driver in Claremont, NC

Drive My Way; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Top Healthcare Network

Paid orientation

Pet Policy

Company-provided Sirius XM radio

Potential to accrue 15+ days of PTO

Job summary

Drive My Way is seeking a CDL A Regional Dry Van Driver in Claremont, North Carolina. The successful candidate will drive freight with an average of 2,400 miles or more per week and return home each week. The position offers competitive pay, with an average of $83,000 annually, alongside a variety of benefits and perks.

Qualifications include a valid CDL A license and at least 1 year of verifiable tractor-trailer experience. This opportunity provides great work-life balance with weekly home time and comprehensive company benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum of 1 year verifiable tractor-trailer experience.
• Knowledgeable of DOT regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive freight averaging 2,400 miles per week.
• Return home each week.
• Follow all DOT regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Valid CDL A license

Tractor-trailer experience

Knowledge of DOT regulations

Background check clearance

Job description

Cargo Transporters, Inc. is hiring a CDL A Regional Dry Van Driver in Claremont, North Carolina. The role involves driving freight with an average of 2,400 miles or more per week and returning home each week.

Compensation

• Average Pay (miles only): $83,000 annually; $1,500 weekly.
• Standard Pay: 68 CPM base with an average of 2,400 miles or more per week.
• Other Pay:
  • Layover Pay
  • Extra pick‑up/drop Pay
  • Federal Per diem pay optional
  • Detention Pay: $20 per hour after 2 hours
  • NYC borough Pay: $125, no forced dispatch to NYC
  • Holiday Pay: $770 per year, effective immediately
• Bonus Pay:
  • Driver Referral Bonus: $2,500 total distributed over launch and retention months.
  • Safety Bonus: 1 CPM for all miles driven, paid annually when you work the full year and meet criteria.
  • Clean Inspection Bonus: $50–$100 based on results.
• Paid via direct deposit weekly.

Benefits & Perks

• Great company benefits starting day 31:
  • Top Healthcare Network – Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Short‑term and Long‑term disability options.
  • Accidental, Dismemberment & Death Insurance options.
  • Wellness Incentives – smoking cessation program.
  • Company‑provided $10,000 Employee Life Insurance.
  • 401(k).
  • Paid 2‑day on‑site orientation – paid $250 total; lodging and travel provided as needed.
  • Rider – free and one week per month.
  • Pet Policy – limit 1 dog under 60 lbs, non‑aggressive breed, up‑to‑date vaccine record, $300 pet fee required.
  • Annual Recognition Programs – Extra Mile Awards and Years of Service Awards.
• Other Perks:
  • Company‑provided Sirius XM radio.
  • Company‑provided Smart TV.
  • DriveCT – company driver app.
  • Charlotte Terminal Amenities: 24/7 secure parking, bathrooms.
  • Claremont Terminal Amenities: free truck washes, bunk rooms, showers, towels, fitness center, laundry facilities, company cars, lounge, vending.
• Potential to accrue 15+ days of PTO.

Home Time, Route & Schedule

• Home time: Home weekly.
• Schedule: occasional weekend and holiday work.
• Route: All runs are East Coast, with heavy concentration on the Northeast; other routes may be available in the South and Midwest Regions.
• Level of Touch: No touch.
• Drop and Hook: 60%.

Equipment

• Well maintained 2022‑2026 Freightliner Cascadia tractors with automatic transmission.
• Amenities include:
  • Company‑provided in‑cab refrigerator.
  • Optimize Idle.
  • 1500 W inverter.
  • Navigation.
  • Drivewyze weigh station bypass.
  • EZ‑Pass toll transponders.
• 53’ trailers.
• Governed speed at 65 mph.
• Dual‑facing driver cameras:
  • Inward and outward critical event recorders.
  • Side mirrors.
  • Mirror Eye deployed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid CDL A license.
• Must have at least 1 year verifiable tractor‑trailer experience.
• Must meet DOT testing and physical requirements and be knowledgeable of DOT regulations.
• Must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• Must pass required non‑DOT hair follicle and DOT pre‑employment drug test, MVR, and background check.
• No at‑fault DOT reportable accidents in the last 3 years.
• No DUIs in last 5 years.
• No careless/reckless convictions in the past 3 years.
• Hiring radius: drivers must live within 80 miles of Claremont, NC.